Grown on the east coast of India, near the harbor of Tellicherry, these peppercorns are the best of the black peppers. It is bigger, bolder and blacker in color, finer in flavor and more fragrant. Tellicherry is a newcomer to the pepper market; only having been available in the past 20 years. If you only want the best, you certainly will want to use Tellicherry peppercorns in your recipes!